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UFC 331 features Pantoja-Van rematch and Tsarukyan's contender aspirations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:43 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

UFC 331 features Pantoja-Van rematch and Tsarukyan's contender aspirations

Summary

UFC 331 is set to take place on September 17, featuring a title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. Pantoja, at 36 years old, seeks revenge after losing to Van in their first encounter due to an injury. Meanwhile, Arman Tsarukyan is also competing with hopes of securing a title shot, although his recent track record leaves some skepticism regarding fight stakes. The event highlights a trend of aging fighters in lighter weight classes facing challenges against younger opponents possessing significant momentum.

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•Pantoja-Van rematch occurs at UFC 331 on September 17
•Pantoja seeks to bounce back from previous injury loss
•Tsarukyan aims for top contender status in lightweight
•Aging fighters face challenges in the lighter divisions
•Fan expectations question fight stakes and outcomes

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Can Alexandre Pantoja get his revenge against Joshua Van at UFC 331, even as a flyweight on the wrong side of his mid-thirties? Answers to that and other reader questions.
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